Artistic Roots celebrates new space, new artists

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Sep 27, 2007 at 3:15 AMSep 27, 2007 at 6:35 AM

Artistic Roots Art and Teaching Center is hosting an Open House for the general public from 5- 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5. The cooperative gallery recently renovated its space in the Campton Falls Marketplace. Display spaces for the 30 member artists and the teaching rooms are now all on the first floor, making the space more convenient for artists and visitors alike.

The Open House is also an opportunity to see the work of Artistic Roots' newest members: Marian Federspiel of Meredith; Lynn Haust and Tom Lyle, both of Plymouth; Dianne Taylor Moore of Littleton, Denise Ortakales of Laconia and Collette Yandow of Campton.

Digital painter Marian Federspiel uses her computer to create images of New Hampshire lakes and mountains. As in traditional painting, Federspiel sketches by hand and takes photos of a scene for reference. She scans the sketches, then "hand draws" using the computer's mouse. She points out that her images are not manipulated photographs, but drawn by hand on computer. Federspiel teaches computer art and design at Laconia High School. Her work can be seen online at www.mfederspiel.com.

Lynn Haust creates glass beads using fire. She says, "Flameworking is an art form that uses a surface mix of oxygen and propane to create a temperature of about 1600 degrees Fahrenheit, which is high enough to melt the glass. The glass is then annealed in a kiln for several hours to create stable glass beads used in handmade, one-of-a-kind jewelry."

Haust is the art teacher for Plymouth Elementary School.

Tom Lyle is a biology student at Plymouth State University. Lyle is a self-taught wood carver who creates unique wooden objects, such as walking sticks with carved grips, wooden chains whittled from a single piece of wood, faces carved into ancient tree knots, and rustic chairs inspired by unusually shaped pieces of wood.

Dianne Taylor Moore paints rich, vivid images that reflect her affinity for both the Southwestern desert that she loves and the harsh winters of New England, where she lives. Whether a lizard in the hot desert sun or a trout in a stream, Moore's oil paintings are based in nature, both the struggle for survival and the beauty found in even the most inhospitable places.

Denise Ortakales creates layered dimensional sculptures of paper. Her award-winning paper sculptures have appeared in consumer, business and children's magazines and as illustrations for several children's books, including "The Legend of the Old Man of the Mountain," "Carrot in My Pocket" and "Good Morning, Garden." Ortakales work can also be seen on her Website at www.sculptedpaper.com.

"Drawing is one of my earliest memories. It is the most fulfilling and natural thing I do," said Yandow. "I have done some type of artwork all of my life. From a sheet of paper, furniture or walls, if it's blank, I have an urge to paint on it!"

She began painting on eggs as gifts for family and friends, which prompted a co-worker to encourage her to create some for sale as well. She is currently working on theme eggs for the Colorado Ballet in Denver.

Artistic Roots is a cooperative art center that bridges the gap between artistic expression and community. Artistic Roots brings the local community and artists together in a celebration of creativity, through workshops, classes, community events, gallery receptions, outreach and collaborative projects. The gallery also provides peer mentoring, workshops, and direct support to artists to help them improve their artistic and business skills while providing an outlet for their work.

Artistic Roots encourages personal artistic growth as well as professionalism in presentation. It is a venue for increasing awareness of the creative process and educating the community about the generational value of art.

Artistic Roots, Route 49, Campton, is opened daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 726-7101 for more information.

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